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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill
Goodwill consisted of the following:
(in thousands)Local MediaScripps NetworksOtherTotal
Gross balance as of December 31, 2023$1,122,408 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,158,488 
Accumulated impairment losses(216,914)(973,000)— (1,189,914)
Net balance as of December 31, 2023$905,494 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,968,574 
Gross balance as of March 31, 2024$1,122,408 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,158,488 
Accumulated impairment losses(216,914)(973,000)— (1,189,914)
Net balance as of March 31, 2024$905,494 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,968,574 
Summary of other finite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
March 31, 
2024		As of 
December 31, 
2023
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,060,244 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships220,997 220,997 
Other137,372 136,452 
Total carrying amount1,418,613 1,417,693 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(289,680)(276,163)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(138,455)(132,161)
Other(65,361)(61,606)
Total accumulated amortization(493,496)(469,930)
Net amortizable intangible assets925,117 947,763 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses779,415 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,704,532 $1,727,178 
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
March 31, 
2024		As of 
December 31, 
2023
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,060,244 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships220,997 220,997 
Other137,372 136,452 
Total carrying amount1,418,613 1,417,693 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(289,680)(276,163)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(138,455)(132,161)
Other(65,361)(61,606)
Total accumulated amortization(493,496)(469,930)
Net amortizable intangible assets925,117 947,763 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses779,415 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,704,532 $1,727,178